Developing a system-based framework for sustainable restaurant architecture in Napa county: Advancing low-carbon design through integrated strategies

Abstract

This dissertation explores sustainable strategies for architectural restaurant design within the regulatory and geographical context of Napa Valley. By analyzing relevant case studies and applying a custom project framework, the research identifies critical interventions across building systems and operational practices. The goal of the project is to propose an implementable design framework to inform future restaurant projects, with the aim of encouraging greater discourse around sustainability at the intersection of the food and beverage industry and architectural design.